Boise Hunter Homes, a local developer, has been approved to build 1,800 new homes in the Boise foothills area, Dry Creek. The development has been met with serious controversy in the Treasure Valley. It has been conceded that the development may result in the loss of rich cultural history within the area, the endangerment of the Red Band Trout which is indigenous to Dry Creek, present a battle for water, and cause a large organic farm (Peaceful Belly Farm) to give up their location, among other misfortunes. Local citizen group, Save the Dry Creek, is attacking the development from a legal standpoint. I propose to take an investigative approach looking into the development and the controversy surrounding it. I plan to interview the Dry Creek Historical Society, Ichthyologist Chris Walser, Josie Erskine-owner of Peaceful Belly Farm-, and speak with the Ada County Commissioner’s office and Boise Hunter Homes to determine the culminated impacts of the development. Preliminary research shows that Save the Dry Creek and opponents may be successful in curbing the development, instead turning the land into small, local farms with public, recreational trail access.

The Dry Creek Controversy: Unnecessary Development or Local Food and Prosperity